Author Initiation Delivery Mode Type Frequency Intensity Time Length Progression
Lonbro et al. A  [14] 2 months post treatment completion Mostly unsupervised (supervised 2-3 sessions first 2 weeks, average 5 sessions over last 10 weeks) Resistance training 30 sessions 12RM 2 sets of 12 for 7 full body exercises 12 weeks Work up to 3 sets of 8RM  
Lonbro et al. B [12] 2 months post treatment completion Mostly unsupervised (supervised 2-3 sessions first 2 weeks, average 5 sessions over last 10 weeks) Resistance training 30 sessions 12RM 2 sets of 12 for 7 full body exercises 12 weeks Work up to 3 sets of 8RM
Samuel et al. [19] During treatment Supervised Brisk walking 5 days per week RPE 3-5/10 15-20 minutes 6 weeks NR
Active exercises 5 days per week RPE 3-5/10 4 exercises; 8-10 reps, 2-3 sets 6 weeks Active to active resisted
Eades et al. [20] Mean time after treatment completion: 8.2±11.2 months Semi-weekly exercise session with physiotherapist and home based exercise program Endurance walking/biking, strength with free weights, flexibility, shoulder and neck exercises median of 10 sessions (5-23) over 8 weeks NR NR 8 weeks NR
Rogers et al. [18] During treatment First six weeks supervised, second six weeks unsupervised Resistance exercise 2 days per week Light to heavy bands were used 60-75minutes (up to 10 reps of 9 exercises) 12 weeks Light resistance first 2 weeks, gradually increased every 2 weeks if could easily do 12 reps, reps increase for BW exercises
Aghili et al. [21] During treatment First week supervised Walking Daily NR 20 minutes(2x10min) 3 weeks NR
Crevenna et al. [22] Mean time after laryngectomy: 30±26 months Supervised Hydrotherapy program 3 days per week NR NR 8 weeks NR
Abbreviations: RM= repetition maximum; BW=body weight; NR=not reported
Table 1: Description of exercise intervention programs in reviewed studies.